About this episode
Have your New Year’s resolutions already lost steam? You’re not alone — and that might be okay.In this episode, Michael gently challenges the “New Year, New You” hype and offers a more human, grounded way of approaching beginnings. Drawing on the natural rhythm of January, the creative struggle writers and musicians face with first lines, and his own cycling rituals, he invites you to begin where you are — not where social media says you should be.From this conversation you’ll:Understand why January naturally feels slow, not sprint?readyLearn why resistance is part of starting anything newDiscover how to let intuition and body awareness guide your beginningsRealize that starting again — even imperfectly — is both wise and humanPress play to reframe your January and start your year with curiosity, self?compassion, and the courage to begin — again and again.Follow My Strava/Spotify Playlist: You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty with more calm and grace.Receive a FREE copy of my book: “My Last Bad Day Shift.”Join me on Substack https://substack.com/@milkshakeswithmichael for more ways to stay resilient and navigate today’s uncertainty with more grace.We can also connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience through Kintsugi Wisdom, listeners explore mindfulness and resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury while learning to overcome PTSD, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism with self-compassion, self-love, and self-worth. Through insightful discussions on building resilience, fitness, and stress management, as well as mindfulness practices and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools such a
